Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Super Bowl: Crunchy Garbanzo

Forget popcorn! These high protein low carb snack are the perfect way to satisfy that crunchy craving.

What you need:

2- Cans Field Day Organic Garbanzo Beans
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
Pinch Of Cayenne
Pinch of Curry Powder
Sea Salt
Fresh Cracked Pepper

Preheat Over to 375 F

Drain Beans, Toss with olive oil. Spread on baking sheet. Bake for 10 Min or until crunchy. Toss with spices. Salt and Pepper to taste.

I love this recipe, with a simple change of spices it becomes a whole new snack. Try galic powder and parsley, season salt or lemon pepper.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Super Bowl: Spiced Sangira

What is better that a spiked punch bowl? Spiced Sangria! This is a great way to take a summer beverage and give it a winter flair.

What you will need

1 Liter of Red Table Wine
1 Cup of Brandy
1 Cup Pressed Apple Juice
2 Red Apples Cubed
3 Cinnamon sticks

Combine ingredients in pitcher.( I like a clear pitcher to showcase this beauty of a beverage) Marinade over night. Increase or reduce brandy to taste.

Super Bowl: Sticky Wings

Hot wings seem to be an essential finger food these days. Here is a twist on this already favorite item.

Sticky Wings

What you'll need:

4lbs Chicken Wings
1 Cup GF Soy Sauce
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 tbs. Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 Cup Orange Juice
2 tbs. Olive Oil
2 tbs. Sesame seeds

Pre Heat oven to 350 F

Heat olive oil in pan over med high. Brown wings on all sides. Transfer wings into a baking dish. Reduce heat to medium.

Add soy sauce, brown sugar, OJ and red pepper flakes. Stir until brown sugar has disintegrated.**

Reserve 1/2 of sauce. Pour over chicken wings. Bake for 7-10 min or until chicken has cooked through.

Toss wings with reserved sauce. Plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

**(Double sauce if needed.)

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Super Bowl: Potato Skins

Super Bowl is all about the food, funny commercials, and eerr football too! To me nothing says Super Bowl like tasty finger foods. Here are some delicious Super Bowl recipes. These will leave your guests satisfied and will cater to your gluten free needs!

Potato Skins

What you'll need:

Makes 12 Skins

6 Russet Baking Potatoes-(Scrubbed Clean)
Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Butter (Earth Balance for Dairy Free)
1/2 Cup Sour Cream (Omit for Dairy Free)
3 Slices Applegate Farm Applewood Smoked Bacon-(Fried and coarsely chopped, Omit for vegetarian)
1/4 Cup Chopped Green Onion
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Or Daiya Cheddar Style Cheese Shreds)

Pre Heat Oven to 400 F. Poke holes in potatoes with a fork. Rub skin with olive oil. Bake for 1 hour and 15 min. In the center of the rack. Prepare Bacon, shred cheese and chop the green onion.

Reduce Oven Temp to 300 F

Cut potatoes lengthwise. Scoop center of the potatoes out. Mix with butter, sour cream, chives and salt and pepper to taste. Scoop mixture back in to skins. Top with cheese and chopped bacon.

Place potatoes on baking sheet and bake at 300 F for 15-20 Min. Or until Cheese is melted.